AboutDevelopmentsProgressNewsPaymentsContact
Article

How much does it cost to buy a home in Tijuana vs. San Diego?

What an equivalent property costs today on each side of the border, and where the gap comes from.

Downtown San Diego high-rises among palm trees, backlit

By the Baja Developers team

Home prices in Tijuana vs. San Diego

Median home price, 2026

6.4×

A home in San Diego costs on average 6.4 times more than in Tijuana. The same capital goes much further on this side of the border.

Sources: San Diego (city) median price — PropertyShark, Q2 2026. Tijuana median price — market estimate based on Inmuebles24 / AMPI Tijuana, 2026.
Converted at ≈ $16.9 MXN/USD (September 2026). Exchange rates and prices vary; reference figures only.

Want us to run the numbers on your case?

An advisor can help you apply it to the development, budget and timeframe you have in mind.

Talk to an advisor